Ranchal

Ranchal is a village in the Purandhar taluka of Pune district, Maharashtra, India. It is situated approximately 25 kilometers southeast of Pune city. The village is known primarily as an agricultural community. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills and farmland, dependent on monsoon rains for irrigation, although groundwater resources are also utilized. Historically, Ranchal has been a relatively small and agrarian settlement, experiencing a gradual process of modernization and integration with the larger Pune metropolitan area. Access to education, healthcare, and other services is facilitated by its proximity to Pune. The primary language spoken is Marathi.